Shri Harirai Ji was the sixteenth-century acharya and poet scholar of Pushtimarg Sampradaya.
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In the sacred courtyard of Braja, a magnificent divine swing-festival has been lovingly arranged. As this wondrous celebration unfolds within the secluded bowers of Śrī Vṛndāvana, even Lord Śiva is swept away by the flood of divine bliss and begins to dance His ecstatic Tāṇḍava.
Endless glories to Śrī Girirāja Jī, the foremost and most exalted among all the devotees of Lord Śrī Hari. He eternally remains in the intimate association of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, rendering loving service unto Him. For this reason, he is supremely dear to the hearts of both Balabhadra and Śyāmasundara. Indeed, Śrī Girirāja Jī possesses the unique power to captivate even the heart of enchanting Manmohana Himself.
The foothills of Śrī Girirāja Jī are a treasure-house of all happiness. There, devotees sip the water of the various sacred kuṇḍas and bathe in them, and then, rolling again and again in the dust of Vraja, they experience great bliss.
One should never, even by mistake, look for faults in a premī rasika saint (pure lover of God). Rather than judging their external behavior, one should focus on the priceless treasure of divine love residing in their heart. Such a rasika premī is extremely rare to find. Therefore, if by God’s grace and good fortune one is blessed with their association, one should immediately open the doors of one’s heart, sincerely surrender, and accept their shelter without hesitation.
One should surrender the priceless jewel-like heart only to one who is a true connoisseur of love — a genuine rasika saint. If such a knower of love is not found, it is better to remain silent. What is the benefit of wasting this precious life in the company of those who cannot understand its true value?
When the devotees of Śrī Hari arrive at one’s door, they should be welcomed with joy, greeted with a smile, and offered respectful obeisance with a bowed head. Whatever sentiments may exist in their hearts is for them to know, but within my heart, the firm sentiment remains that the Lord of the universe Himself has come in their form.
Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa joins His soul-beloved Śrī Rādhā to relish the nectar of divine love. Through the play of phāga (Holī), their mutual affection has intensified so greatly that their gait has become as intoxicated and graceful as that of Cupid himself.
No one can truly comprehend the mystery of the trees of Śrī Vṛndāvan. Simply remembering even a single leaf of these trees grants one divine strength like that of the Lord’s four-armed form, for Śrī Kṛṣṇa personally resides in every tree and every leaf here.
O Śrī Kṛṣṇa, I am known as the most fallen among the fallen—indeed, “Mahāpatit” is my very name. Yet now, as a humble beggar at Your feet, I pray that my surrender may ever remain firm and unbroken throughout day and night.
In a flower-adorned arbor, our beloved Lālji (Śrī Kṛṣṇa) is seated. The beautiful Śyām embodies the pinnacle of charm, His garlands captivating the heart.
A person who abandons devotion to the Supreme Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and instead worships Bhairavas-spirits meets a shameful end—just like the son of a courtesan, who never gains respect or honor in society.
O mind! Sing the glories of Shri Vallabh (Shri Vallabhacharya / Shri Krishna) lovingly. Why are you wasting your time reading the Vedas and Puranas?
Among all associations, the most rare and sacred is the association of Premī saints (God realized), for in their presence, the heart effortlessly immerses in the rasa of Shri Krishna’s love.
The glorious land of Shri Vrindavan is golden, studded with gems, where every tree is a wish-fulfilling Kalpavriksha, and branches laden with fruits and flowers sway gracefully.
Tiny raindrops are falling upon the charming forest vines, and Shri Radha and Shri Krishna are both soaked in divine love and rain.
If you truly wish to adopt a vow, then let it be this — Love Shri Yamuna Ji with unwavering devotion, and offer your affection only to the servants of Shri Krishna, renouncing all other attachments.
Through the darshan of Shri Vrindavan Dham, the soul becomes favorably inclined toward the divine path of God. The world is like an infinite ocean, and Shri Vrindavan is the supreme means of deliverance.
Whoever immerses themselves in the divine hue of Shri Vallabh’s (Lord Krishna or Shri Vallabhacharya) lotus feet remains untouched by bad association and naturally attains the company of saints.
O mind! Do not be deluded by the alluring beauty of enchanting forms, for never forget that without Sri Vallabh (Sri Krishna), no one else is your true companion.
One who keeps Gokul in their heart, tears of devotion in their eyes, and the divine name of Shri Vallabh (Krishna) on their lips—such a devotee attains the fulfillment of all their desires effortlessly.
